Melita Dacras McKenzie
10/27/1965 - 5/8/2025
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Obituary For Melita Dacras McKenzie
In Loving Memory of Melita Dacras Mckenzie
Celebration of Life Services are as follows:
Viewing: Friday - June13, 2025 - 6:00 - 8:00 P.M
at the Funeral Home Chapel.
6701 Pembroke Road
Pembroke Pines, FL 33023
Service: Saturday - June 14, 2025 - 11:00 AM
at ChristWay Baptist Church
3800 S. Douglas Road
Miramar FL, 33025
Burial:
Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens
6301 Taft Street
Hollywood FL, 33023
"Obituary"
From the moment she entered the world on October 27, 1965, in Kingston, Jamaica, Melita was full of life. She was born to Dorothy Simpson and Elton “Tony/Leeford” Dackias. In 1979, she moved to South Florida with her family.
She attended schools in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. She was a student at Parkway Elementary School and Carol City High School in Miami Gardens alongside her sisters, forming many lifelong friendships. She graduated with the Class of 1984. Thereafter, she attended the Beacon Career Institute and finished her Pharmacy Technician License in 1985.
Melita dedicated over 30 years to her career as a Pharmacy Technician, Melita worked as a Pharmacy Technician at Mount Sinai, Memorial Hospital and Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Melita is lovingly survived by her devoted daughter, Jessica McKenzie, and her beloved husband, Ickol McKenzie. Also cherishing her memory are her mother, Dorothy Simpson, her aunt, Dorrett Jones Harris, her sisters, Rome “Rose/Maxine” Ivey and Kanveice “Candy” Clarke, and her brothers, Hylton “Junior” Dacres and John “Bunny” Johnson.
She is also remembered by her stepfather, Anthony Simpson, stepbrother, Uriah “Roy” Sterling, and her stepdaughters, Theresa McKenzie, Latoya McKenzie, and Sonya McKenzie. She was a proud and loving step-grandmother to Javoni Salmon, Taujey Hawthorne, Alex Bennett, and Arielle Bennett.
Her nieces and nephews — Bonisha Johnson, Jemar Johnson, Althea Johnson, Spencer Clarke, Ashley Kerr, Patrick Ivey Jr., Makayla Ivey, Patrice Harris, Andre Harris, Shannette Harris, Elsiea Madden, Xavier Francis, Keiira Edwards, Liam Harris, Daviea Henry, and D’Mitri Henry— will forever hold her close in their hearts.
Melita was preceded in death by her father, Elton “Tony/Leeford” Dackias, her cousin, Nicholas Francis, and her nephew, Tremaine Dacres, whom she held close to her heart.
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06/13/2025
Melita you were the best friend I ever had,you were like my sister, words can't express the hurt I feel not to be.able to talk you anymore but I know you are at peace,I'm going to miss you,take your Rest my friend, 💞 GOD bless you Jessica, Ikle and the entire Family my God give y'all strength and comfort 🙏🏾❤️
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06/13/2025
Melita was an amazing person and I am glad to have known her through work and social functions. She will be deeply missed. To the family continue to Trust in the Lord. Rosemary, Friend and CoWorker
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05/17/2025
You will never be forgotten. May your soul rest in peace
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05/17/2025
In loving memory of my sister, Melita. You weren't just my sister—you were my confidant, my safe place, and my closest friend. You always knew how to listen without judgment, how to comfort me with just a few words, or simply with your presence. There was nothing I couldn't tell you, and somehow, you always understood—deeply, completely. Life feels quieter now without your voice, without your laughter, without the late-night talks where we could be completely ourselves. I miss you more than words can express. But I carry your love with me every day, and I know you're still with me in spirit—guiding me, holding me when I need strength. Today, I light a candle in your memory. A flame that represents your warmth, your kindness, and the unwavering love you gave so freely. You will always be in my heart, Melita. Thank you for being my sister... and so much more. I love you, always.❤️
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